Men have started sewing up a storm, driving a culture shift that challenges the traditional notion of sewing as a “women’s ...

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Those readers whose memories of home economics class are dominated by muffin tins and sewing machines might be surprised to learn about Caroline Hunt, an early innovator in the field. Hunt had no ...

In her new book, “The Secret History of Home Economics,” Danielle Dreilinger challenges common perceptions of a once-thriving profession. In her new book, “The Secret History of Home Economics: How ...

The industrial kitchen displayed all the hectic activity of a reality TV cooking show. Chefs tended anxiously to their creations – “Do these bread crumbs look browned enough?” – and kept a watchful ...

SPRING HILL — Linda Williams recalls her father bringing home a sewing machine when she was in the throes of Barbie doll adoration. And since no little girl can ever own enough Barbie clothes, ...

If it has been made; it can be made. That is the mantra of Maxine Ricks, co-owner of Sew What Café on 50th Street in Lubbock. If it has been made; it can be made. That is the mantra of Maxine Ricks, ...

Regarding Barbara Spindel’s review of Danielle Dreilinger’s “The Secret History of Home Economics” (Bookshelf, May 3): I have interacted with many young adults and frequently lamented the demise of ...

Sessional lecturer, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy and co-adviser to Home Economics: Human Ecology and Everyday Life Master of Education graduate program, University of British Columbia ...